Mint Oreo Truffles Recipe
These Mint Oreo Truffles are a delightful no-bake treat that combine the rich flavor of crushed mint Oreos with creamy softened cream cheese, coated in luscious white or dark chocolate. Perfectly bite-sized and easy to make, these truffles are ideal for holiday parties, special occasions, or simply as a sweet indulgence. Add green food coloring for a festive look and decorate with sprinkles or crushed Oreos for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 1 package Mint Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating
- 12 oz white or dark chocolate, melted
- Green food coloring (optional, for white chocolate)
Decoration
- Sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Use a food processor to finely crush the Mint Oreo cookies into crumbs. Alternatively, place the Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Shape the Truffles: Roll the Oreo and cream cheese mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, you can freeze them for 15 minutes for quicker chilling.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your choice of white or dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. If using white chocolate, add green food coloring to achieve a festive green hue.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, covering completely. Use a fork to lift the truffle and let the excess chocolate drip off.
- Decorate: Before the chocolate sets, decorate the coated truffles with sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or drizzle with extra melted chocolate for added flair.
- Chill Again: Return the decorated truffles to the refrigerator until the chocolate coating hardens fully, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled and set, serve your delightful Mint Oreo Truffles and enjoy their creamy, minty goodness!
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- To avoid cracking, temper your chocolate or melt it gently.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For vegan or dairy-free options, substitute cream cheese and chocolate with suitable alternatives.
- Allow chocolate coating to fully harden before stacking or packing to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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